Health and Well-Being

Where the drought stress starts Most businesses and non-profit organisations will be adversely affected by drought, some more than others. All businesses feel the ripple effect as a drought starts to materialise. The farmers are the first to feel it. Their costs start to increase, and as their cash flows deteriorate, so they tighten their…

Christmas a time to reflect on who we are and what you do December and January used to be a slow, easy-going time in business. Except for some retailers, and suppliers who supply the Christmas holiday market and the many social services people. You were able to rest and recharge your batteries. However, you don’t need to be…

Value the professional healthcare services you have Healthcare one of the most valuable assets in every community’s value chain. All too often people take for granted what they already have, or worse still they discount the value of people and services already provided. The following story may help to get the message across. About nurses, someone…

Taking responsibility for future generations Take time to do something which enables survival and underpins our very existence. Whether it is gardening, consume local foods, recycle or use reusable bags, sustainable living should top of mind in the day to day activities of our communities and our lives. There are so many things everyone can…

Prosperous communities promote awareness of good healthy hearts The more hearts we keep going, the more healthy and productive the community. Healthy hearts mean fewer people are dying and their close relatives and friends leaving the community I am not so sure most people understand the importance of such simple things as drinking enough water…

What is minimalism? Minimalism is a tool which can assist your community in finding more freedom. Freedom from fear, worry, overwhelm, guilt and even mental health issues. Freedom from the clutter and trappings of the consumer culture we have built our lives around over the years. It does not mean there is anything inherently wrong…

Becoming involved with the community ecosystem Who will help you to improve your community ecosystem and who will not? Understanding the mindset of the people when it comes to improving their community ecosystem is critical. Like any ecosystem your community ecosystem needs fertiliser and to be treated with respect. Just because you are dealing with…

Value chains increase capacity to get things done Value chains are also known as supply chains. Let’s say you are a small regional community. Imagine your businesses are competing against genuinely global, multi-service, and low-cost digital manufacturers. Customers access their accounts through their mobile phones, paying with a tap on their wearables and learning heaps…

Don’t be downhearted; a few actions make a big difference In my experience healthy citizens are one aspect of community and business development is often overlooked by people involved. The health problems and frustrations to the health professionals. They become reactive, not proactive in smaller towns and village as they become overworked. The solution lies…

Stop, revive, survive No matter what business you are in, the ‘business as usual’ mindset of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will only ensure your competitors will be more successful than you. Now more than ever you have to focus your marketing activities. Improve and possibly even change what you do to attract and retain your…